Official Line Board 101 PDR Training Video Trailer Out.

Sorry folks for the delayed video trailer but I just finished the edit. Here is a very good look at what I put in the video. Lots of animation, demonstrations and just plain good content. I spent quite some time on the video but I finally got around to produce something I wasn't going to be embarrassed about from years to come.

One thing I recently added as an option is the downloadable pdr manual that is found on the dvd. Now you have the option to purchase just the dvd with no manual ($39.99) or with the downloadable manual for ($99.99). Either way, you can't go wrong.

As mentioned before, I am currently editing the glue pulling video and coming out with another detailed trailer for that video as well. Lots more of intense "out in the street" video that you won't want to miss. Real situations with real dents.


So if you want to learn a lot about the Line Board and even more about paintless dent repair, then purchase the Line Board 101 pdr training video today at AutoLecture.com.

Thank you!
-Myke Toledo

Repairing Creases - Why are they so difficult? Learning PDR

Ah creases.. they are indeed one of the most funnest dents to remove.. well not really. Truthfully creases are one of the most difficult to remove because it's like folding a piece of paper and then ironing the line out. If you thought sharp dings and dents were hard, then imagine trying to pin point a continuous deep pit.

It takes extreme precision and combined experience to remove a crease 95-100%. This all depends of course how deep the crease is and the location. Most techs work a crease from side to side and this is generally the best way to accomplish a success pdr repair. But creases deserve a lot attention and constant movement with your reflection. Tools are a huge factor. It's a good idea to shrink the crease with a padded tip (like the soft tip) or use tape to cushin the head of your tool. Last thing you want to do is crack or pock up the paint.

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Glue Pulling Practicals - Sneak Peek DVD Video

Here is a little sneak peek about the latest dvd we are releasing this February. It's called Glue Pulling Practicals that involves different techniques with a variety of dents and creases. There will be product and tool information and the essentials for performing an efficient pdr glue pull.

We will be releasing an official trailer a couple days in advance before the available date. But for now, this is a small dose of what is to come...

PDR Glue Pulling DVD in Post Production (Preview 1)

Last night I was in Los Angeles shooting the glue pulling paintless dent repair video. The production took about 9 hours and not counting previous shoots I had done before. I have about 14 hours of footage and I have to cram it into a 1 1/2 - 2 hour dvd.

This glue pulling pdr video will contain lots of information regarding tools, techniques, conversations, explanations and real in the field circumstances.

Below is a small preview of the video shoot. In our next post we will add some photos of examples how glue pulling dramatically helps the repair process with paintless dent removal.

PDR Line Board 101 DVD Release. / Paintless Dent Repair / Training Video

Ok folks, after a few years getting some experience under my belt learning how to properly use a camera and edit, I finally am going to release an OFFICIAL paintless dent repair training dvd video. It's called PDR Line Board 101 (Series 1). It's a basic, "get your feet wet" video about learning how the line board works and it's purpose.

David from SOS Dent helped me do some of the shots and repairs in the video. Much thanks to him too! This video offers the essentials about using the line board with proper placement. Animated diagrams with detailed instruction and exercises that help sustain a good practice habit.

I have more and exciting videos coming out this spring and if you liked my Youtube videos, you will definitely like this and my future pdr videos as well. Sometimes I don't get things done as fast as I would like because I am such a perfectionist. That is probably my biggest problem about not releasing these videos prior. But that's not an issue now, it's finally out and you finally will have an official dvd that can help you understand much better about the line board. I am planning to also have a bundle pack that ties in with the manual.

I'm sure you want to see what this video is about rather than read what's it about.. ya I'm that way too. But be patient, I am pretty much a one man show when it comes to marketing, editing, designing and promoting. So I think you can understand why some of this contributes to the delayed release. I plan on having a trailer by next week (Lets hope so!) so you can get the feel of it. The video is about 40 minutes long and on sale now at AutoLecture.com for  $39.99.

Dent Olympics 2010 / Paintless Dent Repair / Removal PDR Competition

My name is Myke Toledo and a couple of friends of mine who also own their own pdr companies got together and went off to Clearwater, Florida for the International Paintless Dent Repair / Removal Dent Olympics. I decided to film the event and do a little bit of a report of what goes on. Even though I did not compete, the competition was harder than it appears especially when you have a crowd staring at every push you do. The competition was very good and not surprising, I saw the same finalists I did three years ago. It's no fluke these guys are consistently back again and my hats off to them. They were good. Just goes to show you, there are a lot of other great techs in this world, not to mention humble as well.

I did not get a chance to interview a couple of other notable techs who was head coordinating the PDR Dent Olympics which persons were; Terry Siegal and Troy Tarpley. Not to mention, both very good and talented pdr techs. Terry who has been running the PDR Olympics for some time now was a little busy for an interview because he was in a tight decision about who was going to be the Dent Olympic Champion. Troy, has also won this even himself a couple of times and decided to let someone else win for a change and do some judging as well.

This event is very fun and the guys (At least I met) were professional, humble and passionate about the industry of paintless dent repair. As mentioned, I was editing a video about the event and below was the outcome. I hope you enjoy my video "short" documentary. I would like to do more of these but only if time allows. I am way behind on my dvd tutorials. So I better get a move on.. take care and thanks for reading and watching. Oh and if you would like, please comment and let me know what ya think, good or bad..

-Myke Toledo

Auto Recondition Show - Mobile Tech Expo 2010

This past weekend myself and friends (Vince and David) from DentsNoMore.com and SOSDent.com all went out to Clearwater, Florida to the Mobile Tech Expo. It's all about.. well, you guessed it, auto reconditioning. A lot of interesting venders that offer services and products such as; paintless dent removal, bumper repair, window tinting, tools, and lots of other things that involve the auto reconditioning industry.

I brought one of my new cameras just in case I wanted to film the scene. And of course I did. I did minor interviews with some venders and pdr techs who participated in the Dent Olympics. (Winners are in the photo above from left to right; Vitaliy Jentimir -1st Place -High Tech PDR, Ryan Tarpley 2nd Place - Dent Trix and Mark Tsurkis - 3rd Place-  High Tech PDR.)  All done spontaneous so the footage wasn't as professional as it could have been. I should have the video put together by the end of the week.

I met up with a lot of other pdr techs from around the nation and world. It was great seeing people I have chatted with online but never met in person. Being around other pdr techs who are just as passionate about pdr as I am is awesome. Time flew by as I talked to four different techs one at a time and 2-3 hours went by just like that. During the weekend, I was very surprised about all the unexpected positive feedback about the Youtube videos I had created. It's good to hear that I helped some other pdr techs learn and grow in the pdr industry. But enough about that.

The Mobile Tech Expo is definitely a place to learn all about the auto recon industry and network with other mobile techs. From seminars to the Dent Olympics, you'll find something that helps your mobile business become a better one. Video coming soon..